Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Following is a collection of random photos from this itinerary. To see more full-size photos, visit our photo galleries.

Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made A small sample dish highlighting the wonderful cured meats we sample throughout our Tuscan adventures in Chianti Admiring the offerings at the market of San Lorenzo during our food tour in Florence Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch Piazza del Campo in Siena comes to life under the night sky Our cooking classes do an excellent job showcasing local specialties and these biscotti are no exception Our hands-on cooking classes always get everyone involved and having fun in some capacity This is a peek of dish that can only be found in the Chianti region Tuscany, a truly local specialty Taking a walk through this Tuscan castle turned winery in the hills of Chianti There is nothing better than learning how make delicious Tuscan specialties and having fun doing it Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation Getting ready to eat some local Tuscan specialties at our barbeque party in Chianti Our wine tastings are a fun, informal experience full of great information and exploration of Chianti wines Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world Our guests eager to dive into another half day of cooking fun and learning how to make more Tuscan dishes Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy is the famous piazza of the Palio horse race, a pillar of the culture of Siena Our Tuscan vacation is so much more than food and wine, it's about making lasting friendships and memories A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up All our cooking classes in Tuscany and Chianti are hands on, you will always make fresh pasta from scratch A beautiful antipasto served by our friends on their local farm in the hills of Greve in Chianti, deep in Tuscany! Good food, good wine and good friends are always cause for celebration! Learn how to make Tuscan specialty pastas like this pici with pesto in same setting as the movie Under the Tuscan Sun Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany Our hands-on cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn how to make the famous Italian liquor, Limoncello Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. The Palio horse-race in Siena is more than just a race. It is the life-blood of every citizen and a wonder to behold. The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! Two of our guests helping out with the antipasto before our incredible meal at a family-run winery near Greve in Chianti During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe We always select traditional Tuscan dishes to prepare during our cooking classes in Chianti. Aside from its famous view, Pienza is home to the delicious Tuscan pecorino cheese Enjoying the intimacy and romance of a delicious tasting of famous Chianti classico wines Our guests experience a whole new world of wine tasting on our winery tours in the Chianti region of Tuscany Learning how to make pasta from scratch is one of the best ways to soak of the beautiful and rich Italian culture Our guests truly become our family after spending a week with us in Tuscany